As a home owner, you have options to sell the home, borrow money against it, or rent it out to pay for your residential aged care fees. But what if you are a retiree who doesn’t own your own home and needs to have a part-time job just to be able to afford rent? This […]
When it’s time to move into aged care facility, older Adelaide residents face a difficult decision—to sell or not to sell the family home. Selling the family home has in the past been the obvious choice for many; the proceeds of the sale being used to pay for aged care entry fees. Although it remains […]
In this day and age, the possibility of employing robots is not far from reality, especially with Australia’s growing ageing population. In Japan, several robots like Toyota Human Support Robot and HAL body suit are already available and expected to increase production to assist in rapidly ageing Japan. Cyberdane’s Hybrid Assistive Limb or HAL is […]
Last 1 July, 2014, the Living Better, Living Longer reforms became law. This has brought extensive changes to the aged care system in Adelaide and South Australia, and potentially has a huge impact on the finances of aged care residents and their families. While the objective of these changes is to have a sustainable and […]
Most families go through a confusing time whenever a loved one needs an entry to residential aged care. The good news is, your local Aged Case Assessment Teams in SA will help you get started on your journey to aged care. The first thing you need to do when you are considering moving to a […]
After a intense period of preparation, we’re excited today to announce an important new service to Adelaide residents. With the launch of Adelaide Aged Care Financial Advisers (AACFA) Adelaide residents finally get the local aged care financial planning help they need. AACFA is a subsidiary of one of Adelaide’s most respected financial planning firms, HSW […]
